Gyuto 220mm Vtoku2 Stainless Clad African Blackwood
A very classy piece from Skye Eilers. A hidden tang, western style handle with some lovely curves and facettes, a Vtoku2 core clad in stainless steel and styled with a hammered texture, satin polished edge band and pitch-black forced patina. Skye does incredible work on his handles and this one is amazingly comfortable, and thoughtfully positioned in relation to the blade edge. The result, an incredible cutting action that is very satisfying.
Skye’s profiles and geometries feel surgical and nimble, these blades are incredible for the detail work that a professional would have produce during a busy service. By no means laser, but the low profile, pointed tips are maneuvered with ease and the edge geometry is a lovely thin and sharp convex perfect for slicing.
The rich dark brown of the African blackwood, classy, highly polished brass spacers paired with the contrasting textures, satin polished edge band and black patina of the blade all come together in what can only be described as beautiful. Another very nice piece from Skye Eilers, which leaves us hungry for more!
Product Specification
Blade Type: Gyuto
Overall length:
Edge Length: 225mm
Spine Heel: 3.75mm
Spine Mid: 3.15mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 1.03mm
Blade Height: 50.3mm
Weight: 190g
Cutting Edge Steel: Vtoku2
Stainless: No
HRC: 64
Blade Construction: 3 Layer (San Mai)
Blade Finish: Matte Polish
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Stabilised African Blackwood & Brass
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: No
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value. You can check to see where things sit for you here.
Returns
At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.
However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
